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A prayer for my country

By Peter Watts | American history, Authentic Christianity, Following Jesus, God in the face of Jesus, New humanity, Power & authority, Religious tolerance, Sacrifice, Servant project, Stories | 0 comment | 18 January, 2021 | 6

In light of the violent riot at the US Capital on January 6, 2021 and those who lost their lives, I offer this prayer.   Pray with me: God of creation, Our nation is in crisis. We are more polarized than ever. Neighbor is suspicious of neighbor. Hatred, aggression and violence have escalated. Even thoseRead more

Happy New Years! A look back at 2020

By Peter Watts | American history, Sacrifice, Stories | 0 comment | 1 January, 2021 | 2

Hello and Happy New Years! I hope you and your family are having a restful holiday season and New Years! A lot of us had to change our usual norms this year due to public health guidelines and restrictions, but we made the adjustments and found out that it’s possible to still have a goodRead more

Leadership dilemma according to Jesus

By Peter Watts | Following Jesus, Roman crucifixion, Sacrifice, Servant project | 0 comment | 19 December, 2020 | 4

By what it is not We often come to know what leadership is by first seeing it modeled poorly, even horribly. And then when the real thing shows up, it shines a light on what has been missing all along. This is true on the job as it is within our faith communities. When weRead more

Politics of a Hometown Prophet

By Peter Watts | Following Jesus, New humanity, Power & authority, Sacrifice, Servant project | 0 comment | 21 August, 2020 | 6

Jesus’ critics You would think that someone like Jesus–whose life and work has literally impacted hundreds of billions of people throughout world history–would have been welcomed with open arms during his own day from every sector and corner of life. The reality is, while a great many did embrace him, there were plenty who didRead more

The irony of Christians asserting our rights

By Peter Watts | Sacrifice, Servant project, Uncategorized | 1 comment | 26 October, 2019 | 1

Rights Rights are a beautiful thing. But what if clinging to those rights puts you in opposition to the way of Jesus? And what if the very one you call Lord is asking you to lay them down for the sake of others? Born in the USA I was born and raised in the USA (quickRead more

Lent: what is the cross for?

Lent reflections: What is the cross for?

By Peter Watts | Jesus, Roman crucifixion, Sacrifice | 1 comment | 5 April, 2019 | 3

Body tattoos, necklaces, bumper stickers, churches, and gravesite tombstones all have what in common? A cross. But what just is a cross for? The truth is the cross has been used for different purposes in human history. Before the cross became the primary symbol in Christianity for love and forgiveness, the cross was first usedRead more

How Jesus Confronts Power

How did Jesus lead?

By Peter Watts | Following Jesus, Jesus, Power & authority, Sacrifice | 0 comment | 13 February, 2019 | 6

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